Public Administration at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Augusta University graduates in public administration earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augusta University Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 182 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $67,184 | $76,260 | #140 | — |
| 183 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $67,108 | $68,955 | #183 | $58,617 |
| 184 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $66,535 | $70,153 | #176 | $62,493 |
| 185 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $66,362 | $68,698 | #184 | $48,500 |
| 186 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $66,275 | $60,303 | #224 | — |
| 187 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $65,374 | $70,156 | #175 | $51,559 |
| 188 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $65,365 | $71,401 | #167 | $49,746 |
Other Majors at Augusta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $125,885 | $108,924 | #119 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,561 | $78,617 | #425 of 432 |
| Public Health | $89,528 | $58,410 | #55 of 201 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $87,873 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $83,306 | $66,612 | #6 of 11 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,965 | $78,618 | #627 of 861 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $80,046 | — | #26 of 27 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $65,984 | $71,697 | #160 of 211 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $65,017 | $59,953 | #56 of 190 |
| Education | $55,403 | $49,547 | #177 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,022 | $44,303 | #278 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augusta University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,500 one year after graduating and $66,362 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augusta University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Augusta University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Augusta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,699.
← All data for Augusta University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.